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The result of the election proved a great surprise and something of a humiliation to the ruling classes.
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gutenberg.orgDe Alexander: “The result of the election proved a great surprise and something of a humiliation to the ruling classes.”
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This quote reflects the unexpected outcomes of an election and its impact on the ruling elite.
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